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Years ago if you spoke to your dental care professional about correcting an “underbite”, your conversation probably centered on the painful discovery that he/she would need to “break” the jawbone and then wire it shut during a surgical procedure. This would be...

Many different products claim to whiten your teeth with little or no effort. How effective are they in whitening your teeth and are they money well spent? Unfortunately No! See some of the products on the market and see why coming to the Dentist for whitenings is...

Botox is a popular treatment for a bunch of reasons but there are still a load of misconceptions about them. It’s always a good idea to consult with a doctor/dentist to decide if Botox is a good idea for you or not. In the following, we dispel some of the commonly...

If you brush and floss and stay away from sweets and you still get cavities, you could be more prone to getting cavities than the average person. It could also be that you have an infection and oral bacteria have made their way to the living areas of your teeth. If...

Tooth pain can mild and occasional or it can be constant and entirely painful. The reason for the pain is usually the same though and it's because the nerves in the pulp chamber at the center of tooth is trying to tell you that there is a problem about to happen. The...

Dental insurance is different from most other insurances and some people may be frustrated and put off proper maintenance of their teeth and gums because they may worry that it could get too expensive. Proper dental care is important for the health of your teeth,...

Yes, we know there is a lot of sugar in soda, sports, and energy drinks. We know that it's sure in a bunch of desserts and cereals. Did you know that sugar is lurking in places that you may have not expected it, like pasta sauces, salad dressings, canned soups, and...

A chipped tooth not only affects your self-esteem or makes a negative impression on others, it can cause more damage to the tooth if not fixed. With early intervention by your dentist, this kind of repair can be an easy fix. Your dentist will have several options in...

A mouthguard is a plastic guard that is fitted for your teeth. Good mouth guards fit comfortably and protect your teeth at the same time. Contacting your dentist about having a custom fitted mouth guard fabricated will give you the best fit and therefore the most...